President Trump: Lessons from Pittsburgh!

3 July 2017 In announcing his recent decision that America would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump rationalised this choice indicating he represented the citizens of Pittsburgh, not those of Paris.  His remarks, however, suggest the President perceives Pittsburgh as a heavily polluting city in industrial decline, requiring the government’s protection from the [...]

ACA Health Insurance Exchanges: 2017 Premium Hikes and Insurer Participation

As usual the Kaiser Family Foundation fills the need for trusted information on US health care issues.  This excellent piece provides valuable facts about the  Affordable Care Act's so-called death spiral. http://kff.org/health-reform/issue-brief/2017-premium-changes-and-insurer-participation-in-the-affordable-care-acts-health-insurance-marketplaces/

Mexican Peso: You Haven’t Missed It!

3 May 2017 The Mexican peso has enjoyed a nice rebound in 2017 following its collapse in recent years.  With the Trump administration’s approach to its relationship with Mexico seemingly in a constant state of flux, investors are left to consider whether it is too late to buy the MXN or if this year’s bounce [...]

Americans Want Trump to Try to Make Obamacare Work

President Trump might want to rethink his strategy about allowing the Affordable Care Act to fail, according to work published by the prestigious Kaiser  Family Foundation. http://kff.org/health-reform/press-release/three-quarters-of-the-public-including-a-majority-of-trump-supporters-want-president-trump-to-try-to-make-the-affordable-care-act-work/